Should I upgrade from an RX 6750 XT to an RX 9070-series GPU?
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MellowQuasar42
I'm currently using an MSI RX 6750 XT and mostly play at 1440p. I recently finished my summer job, so I'm trying to be careful with my budget, especially since GPU prices seem to be rising quickly. The options available to me are a Gigabyte RX 9070 GRE OC for €580, an ASRock RX 9070 for €635, or an ASUS Prime RX 9070 XT for €770 with an Onimusha bundle. I'm also using a Ryzen 5 5600 and have considered upgrading to a Ryzen 7 5800X3D for under €300. Would it be smarter to keep the 6750 XT and wait, or buy one of these cards now? I'm mainly looking for the best value rather than simply buying the fastest option.
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The best choice depends heavily on the games you play, your target frame rate, and whether you use features like ray tracing. At 1440p, the RX 6750 XT is still capable, so upgrading only makes sense if you’re unhappy with its performance or want more longevity. Also, the Ryzen 5 5600 may limit the newer cards in some high-refresh-rate games.
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If you can comfortably afford it, the RX 9070 XT is the strongest option and should give you the most performance headroom at 1440p. The bundle may reduce the effective price if you actually want the game, but don’t choose the XT solely because of the promotion. The regular RX 9070 is probably the better value if you want to spend less.
MellowQuasar42: I could afford the 9070 XT, but I’m pretty budget-conscious and prefer getting the best performance per euro.
PixelHarbor31: Check the promotion requirements before assuming the game can be sold or transferred. Some hardware bundles verify that the eligible GPU is installed before allowing the code to be redeemed.
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I’d lean toward the RX 9070 at €635. It should be a noticeable upgrade over the 6750 XT without costing as much as the XT. I’d keep the Ryzen 5 5600 for now and only upgrade the CPU if you actually run into a CPU bottleneck.
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MellowQuasar42: I’m playing at 1440p. I’m currently on a Ryzen 5 5600, but I’ve been considering a 5800X3D if I can find one below €300.